Pmma And Aids

...collagen). While not specifically approved for HIV-associatedlipoatrophy, collagen is widely available and many plastic surgeons know how touse it. The cost, per session, is about $600. Permanent Facial Fillers PMMA (Artefill, Precise,Metacrill): The FDA approved Artefill for the treatment of facialwrinkles, lines, and furrows, but not for HIV-related facial lipoatrophy.Precise and Metacrill have not been evaluated by...

Hi,I am 43yo and 7 years HIV + with a regimen of Sustiva and healthy. I, however, have deep wrinkles in my face cheeks and crows feet, and deep line wrinkles in my forehead. I think this is mostly due to HIV. I've read on your forum that PMMA filler...

My doctor told me that she went to a conference in Korea (I think) and was introduced to a doctor from Brazil, M.S. Serra, who is treating facial lipo with PMMA (Poly Methyl Methacrylate)and the procedure is about $500. Have you ever heard of Dr....

...The meeting was the International AIDS meeting in Thailand. Read my facialwasting.org for more info on Dr Serra and PMMA. He has lots of experience and his rates are low, if you can get to Rio.Nelson
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Dr. Pierone,I live in Pennsylvania and was wondering the best places to get PMMA? Is it still Dr. Serra in Brazil, or are there places in Canada or closer that could provide service? Dr. Serra uses non-bovine collagen correct?Is there a non-bovine...

Dear Dr. Pierone, thank you from my heart for taking the trouble to answer my question: Does PMMA Cause Severe Buttock Hardening?, dated September 27, 2010 . Your reply was both reassuring and at the same time troubling. In answer to the interest...

...reports good results. However, the many reports of silicone migration in the medical literature raise red flags. The use of PMMA for soft tissue augmentation has a long track record and migration has not been an issue. This is an option for...
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...starting to be at risk for diabetes. What type of diet is best for decreasing belly fat? Where Can I Get High-Quality PMMA Products and Injections? I have mild lipoatrophy, but want to treat it before it gets worse. Is the best place...
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...patients being treated with AIDS drugs a gaunt appearance, can be successfully treated with injections of solution containing polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), a type of bone cement, Dr. M.S. Serra announced at the 15th International AIDS Conference...
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...going on with that? What Are the Challenges to Using Silicone to Treat Buttock Lipoatrophy? As an alternative to PMMA (polymethyl-methacrylate, also known as Articol, Artefill or Metacrill) to treat my buttock wasting, my plastic...
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...should I do? Can you please tell me the procedure code I should use to get insurance coverage for Sculptra? What besides PMMA [short for poly(methyl methacrylate)] is available as a permanent filler for facial lipoatrophy? Personal...
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...WELL I WAS WONDERING SOMEONE WHO NEVER KNOW THEY HAVE HIV AND DEVELOPE AIDS ... WELL MY QUESTION IS LET SAY HAD HIV AND DIDNT EVEN KNOW AND THEN I GOT AIDS BECAUSE I DIDNT DO ANY MEDICAL
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